WO2007106303A3 - Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence - Google Patents

Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence Download PDF

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WO2007106303A3
WO2007106303A3 PCT/US2007/004474 US2007004474W WO2007106303A3 WO 2007106303 A3 WO2007106303 A3 WO 2007106303A3 US 2007004474 W US2007004474 W US 2007004474W WO 2007106303 A3 WO2007106303 A3 WO 2007106303A3
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patient
mechanical support
urethra
sling
electrode
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Yosef Gross
Ross A Longhini
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Ams Res Corp
Yosef Gross
Ross A Longhini
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Priority to US12/281,075 priority Critical patent/US9889298B2/en
Priority to CN2007800077092A priority patent/CN101426549B/en
Priority to AU2007225322A priority patent/AU2007225322A1/en
Priority to JP2008557294A priority patent/JP2009528129A/en
Priority to CA002643091A priority patent/CA2643091A1/en
Application filed by Ams Res Corp, Yosef Gross, Ross A Longhini filed Critical Ams Res Corp
Priority to EP07751247.3A priority patent/EP1996282B1/en
Priority to BRPI0708545-1A priority patent/BRPI0708545A2/en
Publication of WO2007106303A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007106303A2/en
Publication of WO2007106303A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007106303A3/en
Publication of WO2007106303B1 publication Critical patent/WO2007106303B1/en
Priority to HK09107692.7A priority patent/HK1129858A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/36007—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation of urogenital or gastrointestinal organs, e.g. for incontinence control
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/0004—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse
    • A61F2/0031—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra
    • A61F2/0036—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra implantable
    • A61F2/004—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra implantable inflatable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/0004—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse
    • A61F2/0031—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra
    • A61F2/0036—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra implantable
    • A61F2/0045—Support slings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/05—Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/05—Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
    • A61N1/0507—Electrodes for the digestive system
    • A61N1/0514—Electrodes for the urinary tract
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/372—Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
    • A61N1/37211—Means for communicating with stimulators
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/372—Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
    • A61N1/375—Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2250/00—Special features of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00 - A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof
    • A61F2250/0001—Means for transferring electromagnetic energy to implants
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
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Abstract

Apparatus is provided, including an implantable mechanical support (26), shaped' to support a portion of a urethra of a patient. One or more electrodes (28) are coupled to the mechanical support (26), so as to contact tissue of the patient when the mechanical support (26) is implanted in the patient. A control unit (22) drives the electrodes (28) to apply a current to the tissue. A method for treating a patient is also provided, including implanting a mechanical support (28) in a position that supports a urethra of a patient. In response to increased pelvic pressure of the patient, a substance stored in a portion of the mechanical support (26) that is not under the urethra is moved to a portion of the mechanical support (26) that is under the urethra. Other embodiments are also described.
PCT/US2007/004474 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence WO2007106303A2 (en)

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BRPI0708545-1A BRPI0708545A2 (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 apparatus and method for treating stress and urge incontinence
CN2007800077092A CN101426549B (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Pelvis treating device
AU2007225322A AU2007225322A1 (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence
JP2008557294A JP2009528129A (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Electrode sling to treat pressure and urge incontinence
CA002643091A CA2643091A1 (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence
US12/281,075 US9889298B2 (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence
EP07751247.3A EP1996282B1 (en) 2006-03-03 2007-02-22 Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence
HK09107692.7A HK1129858A1 (en) 2006-03-03 2009-08-21 A pelvic treatment apparatus

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US77921906P 2006-03-03 2006-03-03
US60/779,219 2006-03-03
US11/418,790 US8195296B2 (en) 2006-03-03 2006-05-05 Apparatus for treating stress and urge incontinence
US11/418,790 2006-05-05

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